Classification(s)
Based on the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE)

Our Mission

To advance the understanding, appreciation and knowledge of the ocean to encourage the protection and preservation of the marine environment.

About Us

Formed in March 1992 by Private Act and over the next 5 years, funds were raised, building and exhibits designed with a grand opening in July 1997. The Director is responsible for the day to day operations and reports to the Board of Trustees. BUEI is funded by earned revenue and donations. For U.S. taxpayers donations can... Read More

Formed in March 1992 by Private Act and over the next 5 years, funds were raised, building and exhibits designed with a grand opening in July 1997. The Director is responsible for the day to day operations and reports to the Board of Trustees. BUEI is funded by earned revenue and donations. For U.S. taxpayers donations can be made to BUEI via the Friends of Bermuda Community Foundation (FBCF) which is a U.S. nonprofit 501c(3) charitable organisation. Show Less

Our interactive exhibits explore the relationship between people and the ocean. Those who visit the BUEI learn through the interesting and fun exhibits that the ocean is a living, ever evolving entity that needs to be explored, studied, cared for and protected.

BUEI remains uniquely qualified to enhance the public-'s understanding, appreciation and knowledge of the ocean by continually reviewing and up-dating the exhibits. BUEI-'s International Advisory Board of renowned scientists are engaged in innovative and cutting edge ocean research and contributes to BUEI-'s exhibits with research and knowledge.

BUEI exhibits range from the newly opened ,Built to Win, America-'s Cup exhibit and the ,Living with the Ocean, exhibit which includes the XL Catlin Google Earth Liquid Galaxy. ,The Treasures of the Gairsoppa, exhibit features the world-'s largest and deepest recovery of precious metal from a shipwreck plus the world class Jack Lightbourne shell room, shipwreck gallery, treasure room and a simulated dive experience.

Education Programmes - BUEI works in collaboration with Bermuda schools and teachers, with other formal and informal education organisations both in Bermuda and overseas. BUEI has created an extensive and engaging, Bermuda related science curriculum that reaches students at all grade levels on a consistent, in-depth, current and high quality level.

We offer a range of educational boat tours including whale watching and glow worm trips. We believe that with enhanced collaboration with other organisations with similar objectives, we can effectively reduce our overlap and collectively provide the best benefit for Bermuda.

BUEI has many spaces available for functions including a 150 seat auditorium, and various rooms that can accommodate board meetings, cocktail receptions and private luncheons or dinners. We are proud to have won, for the 5th year in a row, Bermudian magazine-'s: ,Best Off-site Meeting Facility, Award.

BUEI participates in the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) Travel Passport reciprocal admission programme. The programme offers free or discounted admission to over 350 participating science centres and museums worldwide to those who show a valid BUEI membership card.Show Less